Fake voter guides were sent to voters in Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, and Huntington Beach. Some mailers mimic official statewide voter guides, with “Democratic Voter Guide” written next to an image of the state of California and donkey icon. All feature the iconic donkey image that is widely associated with the Democratic Party.

The “guides” promote Republican and no party preference candidates, and were paid for by some of the candidates featured in the mailers.

“These mailers are a violation of public trust,” said Sdao. “I urge voters to ask the candidates in these fake voter guides to explain why they want to mislead communities.”

Sdao urges voters to look for the official Democratic Party of Orange County logo or endorsement seal on official Democratic Party mail and guides. Non-affiliated guides also disclose that they are not paid for by an “official political party organization.”

The Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) is the official organization for Democrats in California’s third-largest county. DPOC represents more than half a million registered Democrats. To volunteer or donate to elect strong Democrats that can move our communities forward, visit DPOC at www.ocdemocrats.org or call (714) 634-DEMS.